William R. (Dick) Flesher, 92

He was born in Jay County on November 29, 1921, the son of Carl and Mary M. Flesher and graduated from Saratoga High School.

Dick served his country in The United Sates Army for three years during World War II and was stationed in New Guinea, The Philippines and Australia. He was employed with Mid-West Towel, retiring after forty-three years of service.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge, enjoyed gardening and yard work and was always there to help a neighbor in need. Dick was devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-four years, Maxine Flesher; a granddaughter, Erika Lyn Raymond (husband, Scott); and his great-grandson, Ethan Thomas Raymond.

He was preceded in death by his children, Jeff Flesher and Pamela Sue (Flesher) Harrell and his parents.

Services will be at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2014 in The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel with Patricia Fisher officiating. Cremation will take place with private burial in Lawndale Cemetery at a later date.

Family and friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday at the mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Cancer Services of East Central Indiana (Little Red Door) or Gethsemane United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.meeksmortuary.com.

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William R. (Dick) Flesher, 92

MUNCIE - William R. 'Dick' Flesher, 92, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.He was born in Jay County on November 29, 1921, the son of Carl and Mary M.